News regarding the raids to a discotheque located downtown Denpasar had become viral in social media a few days ago. Moreover, when raided by police, it was found hundreds of thousands of ecstasy pills being ready to be marketed. It is quite pathetic. When the world today is still vigorously fighting against the attack of

News regarding the raids to a discotheque located downtown Denpasar had become viral in social media a few days ago. Moreover, when raided by police, it was found hundreds of thousands of ecstasy pills being ready to be marketed.

It is quite pathetic. When the world today is still vigorously fighting against the attack of the threat of drugs, such illicit goods are even coming in front of our eyes.

As an international tourist destination, Bali has always been long targeted by drug dealers. Initially, it was made into transit point. However, now it has been transformed into the market.

This kind of condition is very counter-productive when viewing Bali as a paradise. It is not Paradise Island for drug dealer. Similarly, it is not a heaven to enjoy drugs. Bali is Bali with a certain aspect of tourism having become the trademark from time immemorial.

Bali is a place where tourists can enjoy non-drug culture. If now Bali is said to be very familiar with drugs, certainly this becomes a serious slap. Bali is not famous because people are able to get and use drugs anywhere.

All-permissive condition seems to have given such an impression today. There is an impression that people can do anything in Bali. It includes the violation against the law because it involves many unscrupulous officers, officials and their community.

This should be prevented. Bali is famous not due to notorious thing. It is not a Paradise Island where people can violate the laws as they wish. (Gde Palgunadi/gdepalgunadi@gmail.com)